Product Description for Paring Knife, 3-1/2 in. (34182-093)

Maker: Henckels (click to see more by this maker)Item num: 90026Blade length: 3.50 in.Total length: 8.00 in.Blade width: 1.00 in.Blade thickness: 0.06 in.Item weight: 2.95 oz.Shipment weight: 6.95 oz.Blade: 65 layer damascus surrounding a VG10 super steel core, Hrc 60Handle: Black linen micarta handle set with a mosaic pin, two red spacers and an end capDescription: Miyabi Kaizen knives blend the tradition of Japanese bladesmithing with the excellence of German engineering. This next generation of Miyabi knives, made in Seki Japan, combines the greatest hardening technology with the artistry of traditional craftsmanship.
This 3-1/2 inch paring knife is perfect choice for detail work in the kitchen -- from taking the eyes out of potatoes to cutting the heads of strawberries and the veins out of bell peppers, this parer is a great knife to grab.
The blade is formed from a VG10 (CMV60) super steel stainless core surrounded by 65 layer damascus. The Cryodur blade undergoes a four step hardening process that maximizes the properties of the steel. First the blade is hardened in a state of the art vacuum furnace. It is rapid quenched to room temperature and cryogenically treated at -321 degrees F. A double temper improves toughness. The result is a blade with outstanding edge retention, maximized corrosion resistance and toughness.
The edge is hand-finished with the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method, meaning each blade is honed by an artisan to an angle of between 9.5 and 12 degrees per side. This acute angle in combination with the Honbazuke method results in scalpel-like sharpness.
The exceptional blade is complemented by an equally stunning and durable handle made from black linen Micarta featuring a mosaic pin, red spacers, and a metal end cap.